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Dormer approval rate in Derby

Derby approved 82.6% of dormer applications, based on 236 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

82.6%
dormer approval rate
236
Dormer decisions
195
Approved
41
Refused
92.8%
Derby overall

Dormer applications are refused more often than the Derby average (92.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How dormer compares in Derby

Dormer (236 decided)
82.6%
Derby all applications (4,739 decided)
92.8%

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Other project types in Derby

Rear Extension (1,677 decided)
96.0%
Side Extension (956 decided)
94.6%
Garage / Parking (576 decided)
93.6%
88.5%
Front Extension (340 decided)
91.8%
Wraparound Extension (266 decided)
94.4%
Outbuilding (215 decided)
89.8%
New Build (208 decided)
86.5%
Extension (General) (193 decided)
91.2%
HMO (180 decided)
86.7%
Conservatory (55 decided)
89.1%
Annex (32 decided)
71.9%
70.0%
Basement (18 decided)
94.4%
Loft Conversion (15 decided)
86.7%
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